Trail Running calendar near Seven Springs 2025-2026

The She ROCKS Run takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC. The event was created by a local teen to honor her mother, who died of ovarian cancer, and to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. Awards are given for top finishers in the 5K, mast..

Run for Refugees 5k in Durham is an event organized by World Relief Durham to support refugees and immigrants. It takes place at Southern Boundaries Park (100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707) and features a 5K course on the Third Fork Trail. The event aims to bring WRD supporters and friends together..

The Wildwood Wander 5k is a trail race and ruck event held in Wildwood Park, Greenville, North Carolina. Hosted by the Greenville Police Department, this 5-kilometer race offers participants a scenic course through natural park trails. The event supports a good cause, with all proceeds benefiting th..

5K Virtual 5K (open 10/1/25 - 10/5/25) The Boots and Blooms 5K is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Martin Marietta Park, 700 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC. The event is held annually on the first Saturday in October to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The in-perso..

Cape Fear 24 Hour is a 24-hour endurance run staged in Lillington, NC. It takes place on a USATF-certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around baseball fields, with a flat profile and a single small incline. The course offers ample parking, tent setup near the loop, on-site restrooms, and park lights that..

The Deerfly Trail Race, hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club, is held at Carvers Creek State Park – Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. It offers 11K and 6K trail races for runners, plus two dog divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K (dogs allowed). All events are timed, with the course winding..

Medoc Trail Races is a runner-first trail event held at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, North Carolina. The weekend features two distances: a 10-mile and a 5-mile race. Runners share a common start/finish area and run similar courses, with the 10-miler adding mountain-bike trails and a summi..

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest, a 245-acre teaching and research fore..

The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The 2025-2026 series features three ra..

Eno River Run is the 14th annual autumn trail race staged at Eno River State Park's Fews Ford Access Area in Durham, North Carolina. Runners may tackle 11 miles or 6 miles along a course that combines technical single-track trails with a foot river crossing and a short boulder section near the river..

Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24-hour ultramarathon held in Cedar Point, North Carolina, within the scenic Croatan National Forest. Participants run or walk on the USATF-certified 1.37779-mile Tideland National Recreation Trail, which features crushed gravel paths, minimal elevation gain, and var..

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run invites runners and families to Jacksonville, North Carolina, staging at Hines Farm & Stables on the scenic trails of Hines Farm Park & Stables. The event offers a 5k option, a virtual 5k, a Kids 1-Mile Option with a kids pack, and a 1-Mile Walk. Notable features include po..

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire breaks. Open to all ages and abilities, the event attracts..

The Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike takes place in Washington, North Carolina, at a scenic state park featuring beginner-friendly trails with boardwalks and Spanish Moss. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K hike, 10K trail race, half marathon trail race, and a 50K trail race. The courses are mos..

Run The Fort is the fourth annual 5K run/walk held at Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina (Fort Macon, 2303 E Fort Macon Rd). Proceeds benefit local nonprofits from Carteret County, this year supporting the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain for a Beaufort capital campaign. The course..

Oakwood 24 at Lakeside Retreats is a charity running event near Raleigh, North Carolina. Held at Lakeside Retreats, 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., the venue sits about 20 minutes east of downtown Raleigh. The event offers multiple formats, including a 24-hour challenge, 12-hour challenge, 6-hour option,..

The Turkey Chase takes place in Cary, NC. The in-person event is on November 29, 2025. A virtual option runs November 22 to November 29, 2025. The venue is associated with William B. Umstead State Park and the race is produced by Fit & Able Productions, a nonprofit that has organized events in..

Cape Fear Holiday Run is a festive trail race held at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. The event features a 1.17-mile loop on a trail with a short paved section, suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 9-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour timed events.The race offer..

The Southern Tour Ultra, held in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a multi-distance ultramarathon event featuring a 100-mile individual race, a 50-mile individual race, a 50K, and a 50-mile age-graded relay. The course consists of multiple 10-mile loops, offering runners a challenging yet manageable la..

The Viking Dash - Raleigh takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562. The event is presented as the Raleigh Viking Dash Trail Run and includes multiple distance options. 5K 10K Published entry fees are $45 for the 5K and $55 fo..